My beekeeping journey began when I was a teenager in the early 1970s. School and…
For nectar, pollen and water, our bees will travel great distances Honey bees are like…
Despite the short drone lifetime, DCAs are in the same place each year Some beekeepers…
The Power of the Colony Honeybees are fascinating creatures. They collaborate in a way that…
The Rhythm of the Summer There are few things as satisfying to a beekeeper as…
Two Reasons to Swarm Like us, bees need space in which to live their lives.…
The Sweet Taste of Natural Honey Do you love the taste of natural honey? Not…
Primed for Action Bees possess an extraordinary array of capabilities in their tiny frames. Whether…
Drone Congregation Areas (DCAs) are a fascinating place where queens kick-start their life of egg…
6 Weeks…or 5 Months? What creature has a very short life span in the warm…
The Third Component Ask a non-beekeeper what bees collect when they forage and you will…
The Travelling Bee Beekeepers are really just supporters of a small society of insects with…
Small Package, Big Deal We’ve looked at the drone and the queen. Now let’s look…
The Central Figure Have you ever wondered what role the queen really plays within the…
Why Drones Are Necessary Have you ever put much thought into the male honey bee?…
